FLAGSHIP PROGRAMMES
Ethnic Debate Forum/ Jewish Muslim Platform
National Network
Denmark
Address
Nyelandsvey 53 2000 Frederiksberg DenmarkCountry
DenmarkCity
2000 FrederiksbergStreet address 2
Nyelandsvey 53Mobile Phone
0045 40 15 47 71Telephone
0045 38881977Website
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1992Contact Person1
Bashy QuraishyContact Person 2
Nadim NielsenOrganisation Type
Fields of Activity
Democracy and community developmentGeneral Information
EDF is an organisation which was established in 1992 to work with the rights of ethnic and religious minorities in Denmark. It has evolved in to a strong defender of human rights, for inter-cultural living, co-operation between Jewish and Muslim communities and working to enhance integration process of minorities in Denmark. EDF has also co-partnership with various NGOs in EU who are involved in projects. It has a democratic structure with a board of decision makers, treasurer, many volunteers and helpers. Since we are working both in Denmark and in EU, our financial sources are; lectures and consultation fee seminars arrangements contribution by articles in the media sale of books and other publications project contributions donations membership fee Income varies from year to year and is between forty to fifty thousands kronersMission and Objectives
Ethnic Debate Forum is one of the most active organisations in Denmark working against racism and discrimination, socio-cultural work and media analysis. It is working to co-ordinate and strengthen anti racist work in Denmark. Members differ, ethnically, nationally, politically, religiously and professionally. They come from different parts of the world and are dedicated to the cause of harmonious relations between different groups. ? Ethnic Debate Forum does lobby work, with the parliament, political parties, and grassroots anti racist organisations and solidarity NGOs. It gives out reports, distributes useful information, and holds conferences, seminars and debates on issues affecting the society. It takes part in media discussions and works very closely with similar ethnic minority and solidarity organisations in Denmark and abroad. It sends out teams of lecturers to schools, colleges and other institutions of learning.Main Projects / Activities
Ethnic Debate Forum has established a good working relationship with different anti-discriminatory organisations in U.K, Germany, France, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Sweden and Portugal. For the past many years, Ethnic Debate Forum has been highly appreciated for its lecture contributions and provision of factual data at various international conferences. It is also in partnership with many inter-faith and inter-cultural projects, in Denmark, EU and internationally, for example, in Israel, Italy, Belgium, Holland and Cyprus. Media diversity – 1999 – 2005 - Holland INTI project – Pesero Municipality – 2005 – 2007 - Italy Intercultural work – Friendship Village – 2005 - Israel Citizenship – 2005 - 2007– Cyprus NILE - Adult education – 2006-2008 - Germany Inter-faith training – – 2006-2008 - CEJI Belgium Islamophobia-Anti-Semitism – 2008 – Belgium Jewish uslim Co-operation Platform- 2006 - European Network Against Racism - 2001 - Alter Ego – UNIK – 2008 - Belgium